PEPPER
Hot Pepper : Hybrid, Open Pollinated / Sweet Bell Pepper / Misc. Sweet Pepper

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HOT PEPPER
Type Variety
Days
Color
Size
Description
HYBRID
Ancho
80-85
Glossy
Dark Green
Large, pungent fruits are mostly 2-lobed with a flat, conical shape. Very uniform. Strong, prolific plant has good cover and concentrated harvest. Resistant to PVY 0, TMV, PMV, BLS 1,2,3.
Serrano
Early
Dark Green to Red
4.5” x 3”
This new Serrano type features very dark green , firm fruit on a vigorous plant. Fruit maintains excellent size. Resistant to PVY 1 and TEV.
Serrano
80
Dark Green to Red
3” x 5”
This large Serrano-type hybrid pepper is very productive and yields well in hot conditions.
Jalapeno Compadre

Mid-late Green   A widely adapted jalapeno pepper which produces high yields. A highly vigorous plant that is tolerant in most temperatures.
Jalapeno
70
Deep
Dark Green
3.5” x 1.75”

Large plant produces fruit with superior color and size. Mild heat and good weight make this new variety perfect for fresh market.

Cayenne El Hombre       High yields of medium green to bright red, 2-lobed fruit. This variety has excellent leaf cover and consistently produces fruit with excellent flavor.
Jalapeno
72
Very
Dark Green
3.5” x 1.5”
Continuous set produces high yields of quality fruit over a long period. Cylindrical with thick walls, great color. BLS 1,2,3 resistant.
Cayenne Golden Heat 87 Green/Red 6" x 1/2 A very hot pepper. This “finger hot” variety has a very high yield.
Cayenne Finger Hot Hot Beauty
95
Dark Green to Red
5” x .5”
Plants are erect, tall, vigorous and prolific. Flesh is thin and very hot. Good variety for fresh market or drying.
  Peguis 65-75 Medium Green 1.5" x 3.5" A great variety which produces beautiful medium-green fruit with thick walls. Best for local markets
  Quetzal

Early Yellow to Red 2" x 7" A medium plant with heavy yields of thick walled fruit. Adaptable to both the east and west coast.
Cherry
Hot
75 (G)
85 (R)
Dark Green to Bright Red
1.5” x 2 ”
Good sweet flavor initially that is quickly followed by high heat. Plants produce good yields of strawberry-round shaped fruits.
  Taos

Early Green Large to Extra Large A very productive pepper that yields large fruit. It does very well in warm and cold weather conditions.
  Triunfo

Mid-early Green to Red Extra Large A widely adaptable and vigorous plant that produces good yields of dark green fruit with very little cracking
Ancho/ Poblano
85-90
Green to Mulato Brown
3.5” x 5.5”
Tall, upright plant produces high yields of very flavorful fruit. Fruit has classic ancho shape, very thick walls and high pungency.
Jalapeno
72-75
Dark Green to Red
Large
4” x 1.75”
Vigorous plant produces large, cylindrical fruit with thick walls. Destems easily and does not purple. Resistant to TMV and TEV.
Jalapeno
65-75
Dark Green
1.75” x 3.75”
Large upright plant produces fruit that is cylindrical and blunt. Fruit has thick walls and high pungency. Phytopthora tolerant.
OPEN POLLINATED
Cayenne Large Red Thick

73-76
Open plant. Long tapered, wrinkled fruit has thick walls and ripens from green to a fiery red. Fresh market, drying.
Cayenne Long Slim
70-75
Long, slim fruit on tall, bushy, very productive plant. Thin walled fruit is very hot—great for sauces. Green to red.
Habanero (Orange Red, Brown, Yellow)

95-100
Extremely pungent pepper that has become very popular in North American markets. Fruits are small, about 1.5”by 1 inch, wrinkled and tapered to a point. Flesh is thin and green, changing color at full maturity.
Hungarian
Yellow Wax Hot
65
Smooth, tapered fruit measures about 6” long by 1.5” in diameter at the shoulder. Waxy yellow color turns red as the fruit matures. Bushy plant has dark green foliage and grows 15”-18” tall.
Jalapeno M
72-75
Heavy yields of pungent, thick walled fruit on an upright plant. Deep green-to-red fruit is smooth and slightly tapered with blunt ends. Pods measure 3.5” by 1.25”.
Red Cherry Large
75-80

Dark green to red fruit is smooth and very hot. Heavy yielder.

SWEET PEPPER
Variety
Days
Color
Size/ Shape
Plant
Type
Resistance
Tolerance*
Description

Alliance

75
Green to Red
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Large
X-Large
R: Xcv 1,2,3,5; PepMoV; PVY 0,1; TMV; IR: Pc; CMV; PePYMV
A new multiple disease resistant pepper. Attractive 3-4 lobed square fruit has thick walls and smooth skin.

Brigadier

71
Medium Dark
Green to Red
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Medium
Erect
HR: PVY; Xcv (1,2,3)
High yields of extra-large and large, firm fruit. Has ability to set and size under demanding conditions.
Colossal

75
Medium
Green to Red
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Med. Tall
Upright
Vigorous plant produces impressive yields with high percentage of extra-large, thick-walled fruit.

Crusader

72-76
Dark
Green to Red
4.25" x 4"
Blocky
Upright
HR: PepMoV; PVY; TMV; ToMV; Xcv (1-3); T: S
Consistent high quality production of mostly large and extra-large fruit. Outstanding red harvest.
Declaration

Early Green to Red Large Blocky Tall Erect R: Xcv 1,2,3,4; TSWV; IR: CMV; Pc Vigorous Plant with excellent leaf coverage. Produces large, firm fruit.
Emerald Isle
65-75
Medium
Green to Dark Red
5" x 3.5"
Elongated
Intermediate to Large
PHYTP*,
PVY, CMV*
A high yielding half-long with attractive, mostly 4- lobed fruit. High tolerance to CMV, Phytopthora.

Heritage

74
Medium
Green to Red
4" x 4.5"
Blocky
Tall Upright
R: TSWV; Xcv 1,2,3,5
Vigorous plants, high yields, mostly XL and L fruit. Newest option for growers in TSWV-plagued areas.
Lafayette

75
Medium
Green to Yellow
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Compact
Bushy
HR: PepMoV; PVY; Xcv (1-3)
Produces firm, mostly X-large sizes, whether harvested green or yellow. Turns color uniformly.
Magico

Early
Green to Deep Green
Large to Extra Large Blocky
R: PepMoV; PVY0,1; TMV; Xcv 1,2,3; IR: TSWV
A sweet pepper great for the open field. It is a hardy plant with a very strong disease package and high yields.

Patriot

65-75
Dark
Green to Red
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Upright Medium
R: PVY 0; Xcv 1,2,3,5
Early maturing variety with concentrated fruit set. High yields of very blocky, thick-walled fruit.
Red Bull

  Red Large Blocky   BLS 1,2,3 This variety produces large amounts of 4-lobed, firm fruit with thick walls. Perfect for shipping

Revolution

74
Medium
Green to Red
5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Medium
Tall
R: Xcv 1,2,3,5; IR: Pc; CMV
Very firm, uniform, X-large fruit on a vigorous plant. High concentrated early set for good yields.

Stiletto

75
Medium Dark
Green to Red
4.5" x 4"
Blocky
Medium
Tall

HR: Xcv (1,2,3); IR: TSWV; T: S

First variety to market with resistance to tomato spotted wilt. High percentage of X-large fruit on crown pick.
Valencia

68-72
Green
to orange
4.5" x 4.5"
Blocky
Sturdy
Vigorous
HR: TMV; ToMV; T: S
Rich orange fruits taste very sweet. Ideal for gourmet and specialty trade. Vigorous plants have dense canopy.
MISC. SWEET PEPPER
Type
Variety
Days
Color
Size/ Shape
Plant
Type
Description
Cubanelle
55-60

Lime Green
to Bright Red

Large Elongated
Erect Vigorous
Excellent yields of attractive, uniform fruit even under stress. Continuous set of 3- to 4-lobed pepper.
Cubanelle
55-60
Pale Green to Bright Orange-Red
7” x 2.5”
Tapered
Medium Tall
Vigorous
Exceptional yields of fruit that is large and uniform Flesh is sweet, mild and delicious with great color.
Hungarian
Sweet
71
Light Yellow
to Red
7” x 1.75”
Tapered
Medium Tall
Vigorous
Sweet Banana type with large, smooth yellow fruit. Good color and thick walls suitable for processing.